Convert MSG to ICO
Convert MSG to ICO online: the Outlook message with its headers and body shown, saved as a 256 × 256 ICO icon. Free, no sign-up.
Drop your MSG files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Conversion Settings
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your MSG files
Drag and drop or select MSG files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Configure Output
Choose any available ICO output options, then start the conversion.
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Download ICO files
Once conversion finishes, download your files individually or as a compressed ZIP archive.
Why convert MSG to ICO?
Outlook saves a single email as an MSG file when you drag a message out of the mailbox or choose Save As. The image shows the message's From, To, Cc, Subject and Date in a header table, the body with its formatting, and the names and types of any attachments.
ICO output is a 256 × 256 pixel Windows icon: the image is scaled to fit with its proportions kept, and the surrounding space is transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert MSG to ICO?
Drop your MSG file above and press Convert. Our servers convert the Outlook message to a standard email, lay out its headers and body, and render the page. The result is saved as a 256 × 256 ICO icon, ready to download.
Do I need Outlook to turn an MSG file into ICO?
No. The MSG file is read on our servers and turned into a standard email first, so the ICO is produced without Outlook installed.
In which time zone is the date shown in a ICO made from an MSG file?
The Date row shows the sent time in UTC, written in the international ISO format (for example 2024-05-01T09:30:00.000Z), so it reads the same wherever the message came from.
Which part of the MSG becomes the ICO icon?
The first page of the rendered content is used for the icon, fitted inside the 256 × 256 square with its proportions kept.
What size is the ICO made from a MSG file?
The icon is 256 × 256 pixels, the largest standard Windows icon size. The image is fitted inside the square with its proportions kept and a transparent surround, stored as a PNG-compressed icon.
Is my .msg file kept private?
Your file is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted on our servers and deleted automatically within 24 hours. We never read, share or keep your files, and no account is needed.